On May 2, the Listowel 150th anniversary steering committee gathered inside the newly opened JM Hutchison Distilling Co. in Listowel’s south end.
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HPPH discusses monitoring food affordability in Huron Perth
At its recent April 11 meeting, the Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Board of Health heard from the Medical Officer of Health (MOH) and CEO Dr. Miriam Klassen about food affordability.
Belmore hosts the 55th annual Maple Syrup Festival
The 55th Annual Belmore Maple Syrup Festival was held on April 10 and 12, with the village’s community centre packed for the highly-popular event.
Fordwich-born Dr. Don Livermore named 2025 Master Distiller/Blender; speaks about Canadian whisky on the world stage, local inspiration
From the fields of Fordwich, to the halls of Listowel District S.S, now onto the world stage, Dr. Don Livermore, whisky expert and creative genius when it comes to wood barrels and flavourings, is educating the masses on the alchemy of a historically-coveted brown elixir.
Maple syrup season is here; many sugarbushes around region hosting visits
ONTARIO – The cold, snowy winter that hit Ontario this year can only mean one thing – it’s a…
New group now owns Foodmart, including previous owners
While local shoppers and neighbouring business owners have aired some concerns about the future of the Mildmay Foodmart, the owners of the business, including someone new coming to the table, have bright plans for the grocery store for the future.
Meridian donates groceries and cash donation to Walkerton Food Bank
Thanks to the generosity of members, staff and Meridian Commitment to Communities, Meridian was…
Fordwich Masonic Lodge donates to North Huron Community Food Share
Fordwich Masonic Lodge #331 has donated $555 to the North Huron Community Food Share. Mason Douglas…
Red Door Milling open house event in Bluevale drew crowds
Red Door Milling officially opened its doors in Bluevale on Nov. 30 with an open house event.
North Perth Seniors hold annual Christmas party
The North Perth Seniors held their annual Christmas Party Nov. 14, for the first time at Listowel’s Ag. Hall.
Brussels Four Winds hosts dinner in support of local Conservative Riding.
BRUSSELS – The second annual Fall Harvest Dinner in support of the Huron-Bruce Progressive…
Wingham Community Garden and Orchard reports bountiful harvest in 2024
The Wingham Community Garden and Orchard released its 2024 year-end report, stating that this year’s harvest was “bountiful.”
Second Hand Rose Shop Walkerton donates a large cheque to the local food bank
The Second Hand Rose Shop presents the cheque to a local rep.
The Independent Motorcycle Club of Wingham made its annual donations to school breakfast programs
The club runs barbecue fundraisers throughout the summer with the aim of helping provide kids with access to food at school, year after year.
The Ranch to host food drive at Food Basics
In response to the growing need for food assistance in our community, 100.1 The Ranch is excited to announce a food drive at Listowel Food Basics on Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

